(1) AV Center. Operating Instructions XAV-64BT XAV Sony Corporation

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1 (1) AV Center Operating Instructions GB XAV-64BT XAV Sony Corporation

2 Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, refer to the supplied Installation/Connections guide. About this manual This manual contains instructions for XAV- 64BT and XAV-63. XAV-64BT is the model representatively used for illustration purposes. Bluetooth functions and descriptions apply only to XAV-64BT. Warning if your car s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 44). The unit will turn off automatically in the set time when no source is selected, which prevents battery drainage. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off. To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 48. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. 2

3 Table of Contents Notes on safety Notes on installation Copyrights Notes on Bluetooth function (XAV-64BT only) Playable discs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions Location and function of controls/terminals Main unit RM-X170 Remote Commander Getting Started Resetting the unit Performing initial settings Setting the clock Preparing the remote commander Radio Listening to the radio Reception controls Reception indications Storing and receiving stations Storing automatically BTM Storing manually Receiving stored stations RDS Overview Selecting PTY Setting CT Discs Playing discs Playback controls Playback indications Using PBC (playback control) functions Configuring audio settings Changing the audio language/format Changing the audio channel Adjusting the audio output level Dolby D level Repeat and shuffle play Direct search play USB Device Operations Playing from a USB device Repeat and shuffle play Enjoying music according to your mood SensMe Before using the SensMe function Installing SensMe Setup and Content Transfer on your computer Registering a USB device using SensMe Setup Transferring tracks to the USB device using Content Transfer Playing tracks in channels SensMe channels Playing tracks in mood maps SensMe mood Searching for a track by listening to track passages ZAPPIN ipod Operations Playing an ipod Setting the play mode Repeat and shuffle play Operating an ipod directly Passenger App Control

4 Useful Functions Listing up tracks/images/video files List Selecting a track/image/video file Selecting a file type Using Gesture Command Handsfree Calling and Audio Streaming Bluetooth function (XAV-64BT only) Before using the Bluetooth function Basic procedure of the Bluetooth function Bluetooth status indications Installing the microphone (XAV-64BT only) Pairing Connecting Handsfree calling Making calls Receiving calls Operations during a call Call data management Preset dial Audio streaming Listening to a Bluetooth device via this unit Operating a Bluetooth device with this unit Bluetooth settings Sound Adjustment Selecting the sound quality EQ Customizing the equalizer curve EQ7 Tune Adjusting the sound characteristics Optimizing sound for the listening position Intelligent Time Alignment Calibrating the listening position Intelligent Time Alignment Tune Speaker configuration and volume setup Creating a virtual center speaker CSO Using rear speakers like subwoofers Rear Bass Enhancer Adjusting the speaker volume Monitor Adjustment Touch panel calibration Setting the background screen Adjusting the picture Picture EQ Customizing the picture Selecting the aspect ratio Settings Basic setting operation General settings Sound settings Screen settings DVD and other playback settings Using Optional Equipment Auxiliary audio/video equipment Rear view camera Rear view camera settings

5 Additional Information Precautions Notes on LCD panel Notes on discs Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/ Xvid/MPEG-4 files About MP3 files About WMA files About AAC files About JPEG files About MPEG-4 files About ipod About Bluetooth function Maintenance Removing the unit Specifications Troubleshooting Error displays/messages Language code/area code list

6 Notes on safety Comply with your local traffic rules, laws and regulations. While driving Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead to distraction and cause an accident. Park your car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit. Do not use the setup feature or any other function which could divert your attention from the road. When backing up your car, be sure to look back and watch the surroundings carefully for your safety, even if the rear view camera is connected. Do not depend on the rear view camera exclusively. While operating Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign object into the unit, as it may cause injury or damage to the unit. Keep small articles out of the reach of children. Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the event of a sudden movement of the car. Preventing an accident Pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. If the car starts moving during video playback, the picture is automatically switched to the background screen after displaying the caution below. Video blocked for your safety. The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO OUT is active while the car is in motion. The picture on the display is switched to the background screen, but audio source can be heard. Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving. Notes on installation We recommend this unit should be installed by a qualified technician or service personnel. If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to the supplied Installation/Connections guide and install the unit properly. Improper installation may cause battery drain or a short circuit. If the unit does not work properly, check the connections first, referring to the supplied Installation/Connections guide. If everything is in order, check the fuse. Protect the unit surface from damage. Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals, such as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent, etc. Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise, the finish of the unit may be impaired, or deformation may occur. When installing, be sure to fix securely. When installing, be sure to turn the ignition off. Installing the unit with the ignition on may cause battery drain or a short circuit. When installing, be sure not to damage any car parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by using a drill, as it may cause a fire or an accident. 6

7 Copyrights Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW are trademarks. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. SensMe and the SensMe logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the Powered by Gracenote logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries. This product uses font data which is licensed to Sony by Monotype Imaging Inc. or its affiliates. iphone, ipod, ipod classic, ipod nano, and ipod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple, Macintosh and itunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 7

8 Notes on Bluetooth function (XAV-64BT only) Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER S TIME RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE. Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree operate using radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (such as medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safe and efficient use Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Sony may void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Please check for exceptions, due to national requirement or limitations, in usage of Bluetooth equipment before using this product. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Connecting to other devices When connecting to any other device, please read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Radio frequency exposure RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems or air bag systems. For installation or service of this device, please consult with the manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to this device. Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not affect its electronic system. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your car is mounted and operating properly. 8

9 Playable discs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions This unit can play various video/audio discs. The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are available for a given disc type. Disc symbol in manual Disc format DVD VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DVD-R* 1 /DVD-R DL* 1 /DVD-RW* 1 (Video mode/vr mode) DVD+R* 1 /DVD+R DL* 1 /DVD+RW* 1 Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0) Audio CD CD-ROM* 2 /CD-R* 2 /CD-RW* 2 *1 Audio files can also be stored. *2 Video/image files can also be stored. Note DVD may be used in these Operating Instructions as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs. The following chart shows the supported file types and their symbols. Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below appear in these Operating Instructions next to the description of functions available for their corresponding file types. Format symbol in manual MPEG-4 File type MP3 audio file WMA audio file AAC audio file JPEG image file Xvid video file MPEG-4 video file Tip For details on compression formats, see page 54. Note Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recording condition. 9

10 Location and function of controls/terminals Main unit For details, see the pages listed below. A Z (Eject) button page 17 B Reset button page 14 C Receptor for the remote commander D Disc slot page 17 E TOP button For XAV-64BT Press to open the top menu. For XAV-63 Press to open the source list. F Front AUX terminal page 51 G USB terminal Remove the cap to connect a USB device. H Volume control dial I SOURCE/OFF button Press to turn on the power/change the source: Tuner (Radio), Disc, ipod/usb, AUX (Auxiliary equipment), BT Audio (Bluetooth Audio)*. Press and hold for 1 second to exit the source. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off. J Display/touch panel * Available on XAV-64BT only. 10

11 Screen displays When no source is selected: 1 2 Source List Top A Source List key Touch to open the source list. B Top key XAV-64BT Touch to open the top menu. XAV-63 Touch to open the source list. C Clock page 14, 48 D (Close) key Touch to close the menu. Top menu (XAV-64BT only): ATT M.OFF E ATT (Attenuate) key* 1 Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel, touch again. F (Setting) key Touch to open the setting menu. G M.OFF (Monitor off) key Touch to turn off the monitor and the button illumination. To turn back on, touch anywhere on the display. H AV Source key* 2 Touch to open the source list. I BT Phone key* 2 Touch to enter Bluetooth Phone mode. Source list: qa ATT Top J Source select keys Touch to change the source: Tuner (Radio), Disc, AUX (Auxiliary equipment), ipod/usb, SensMe, BT Audio (Bluetooth Audio)* 2. K Top key/ M.OFF key This key varies based on the model. XAV-64BT: Top key XAV-63: M.OFF key See above for the function of each key. *1 Appears only when a source is selected. *2 Available on XAV-64BT only. *3 BT Audio appears on XAV-64BT only. 0 * 3 11

12 RM-X170 Remote Commander q; qa qs qd 6 qf qg 7 qh 12 The remote commander can be used to operate the audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch panel. For details, see the pages listed below. Remove the insulation film before use (page 14). A OFF button Press to exit the source/stop the source. Press and hold to turn off. B MONITOR OFF button Press to turn off the monitor and the button illumination. To turn back on, press again. C POSITION button Press to switch the listening position ( Front L / Front R / Front / All / Custom / OFF ). D O (Return) button Press to return to the previous display/return to the menu on a VCD* 1. E EQ (Equalizer) button Press to select an equalizer curve from 7 music types ( Xplod / Vocal / Edge / Cruise / Space / Gravity / Custom / OFF ). F Number buttons page 22 Radio: Press to receive stored stations. Press and hold to store stations. Disc/USB: Press to locate a title/chapter/track. G CLEAR button Press to delete an entered number. H ATT (Attenuate) button Press to attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. I u (Play/Pause) button

13 J.m/M> buttons Radio: Press to tune to stations automatically. Press and hold to find a station manually. Disc* 2 /USB: Press to skip a chapter/track/scene/file. Press and hold momentarily to reverse/ fast-forward video. Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward a track. Bluetooth Audio* 3 * 4 : Press to skip a track. Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward a track. *1 When playing with PBC functions. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 18). *3 Operation differs depending on the connected Bluetooth device. *4 Applies to XAV-64BT only. *5 Available on XAV-64BT only. *6 When two auxiliary devices are used. Note The remote commander will not operate when the unit is turned off and the display has disappeared. Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the main unit, or insert a disc to activate the unit and enable operation via the remote commander. K DVD playback setting buttons (AUDIO): Press to change the audio language/format. (For a VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG- 4, to change the audio channel.) (SUBTITLE): Press to change the subtitle language. (ANGLE): Press to change the viewing angle. (TOP MENU): Press to open the top menu on a DVD. (MENU): Press to open the menu on a disc. L ZAP button Press to enter ZAPPIN mode. M </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons page 17 Press to control the menu on a DVD. N SRC (Source) button Press to turn on/change the source: Tuner (Radio), Disc, ipod/usb, AUX (Auxiliary equipment), BT Audio (Bluetooth Audio)* 5. O MODE button Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select an auxiliary device (Front AUX/Rear AUX)* 6. P VOL (Volume) +/ buttons 13

14 Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button (page 10) with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Performing initial settings After resetting, the display for the initial settings appears. Initial Setting Rear/Sub Out Listening Position Name Character Rear / Sub Front L / Front R Chinese 1 Touch Rear/Sub Out to set the subwoofer connection status. If a subwoofer is connected, select Sub. If a power amplifier is connected, select Rear. If neither a subwoofer or power amplifier is connected, you can select either Sub or Rear. 2 Touch Listening Position to set the listening position. Set to Front L if your listening position is front left, or Front R if front right. 3 Touch Name Character to set the character encoding. Touch repeatedly until the desired character encoding appears. 4 Touch OK. The setting is complete. OK This setting can then be further configured in the setting menu. For details on setting the subwoofer connection status, see page 47. For details on setting the listening position, see Optimizing sound for the listening position Intelligent Time Alignment on page 39. For details on setting the character encoding, see page 44. Note Some characters may not be properly displayed, depending on the language/country/region. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour indication. 1 Touch Source List, then. The general setting menu appears. If not, touch General. 2 Touch Clock Adjust. The setting display appears. 3 Set the hour and minute. For example, to set to 8:30, touch Touch AM or PM. 5 Touch OK. The setting is complete. To delete an entered number, touch Clear. To return to the previous display, touch Back. Preparing the remote commander Before using the remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film. 14

15 Radio Listening to the radio 1 Touch Source List, then Tuner. (For XAV-64BT only: From the top menu, touch AV Source, then Tuner. ) The radio reception display appears, and the preset list is displayed automatically. Reception controls Touch the display if the reception controls are not displayed. 1 Source List 2 3 ATT Top Source List ATT Top P1 P2 P3 BTM Band Preset List PTY List P4 P5 P6 Band 2 Touch Band. The band list appears. Source List FM1 ATT Band Preset List Preset List Memory FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 3 Touch the desired band ( FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2 ). Touch Band again to close the band list. 4 Perform tuning. To tune automatically Touch./>. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. To tune manually Touch m/m repeatedly until the desired frequency is received. To skip frequencies continuously, touch and hold m/m. PTY List Top PTY List Source List Touch to open the source list. (page 11) 2 ATT Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel, touch again. 3 Top XAV-64BT Touch to open the top menu. (page 11) XAV-63 Touch to open the source list. (page 11) 4 m/m Touch to tune manually. Touch and hold to continuously skip frequencies. 5./> Touch to tune automatically. 6 Band Touch to open the band list and change the band. 7 Preset List Touch to list up stored stations, or store stations. (page 16) 8 PTY List Touch to open the PTY list. (page 17) 15

16 Reception indications Receiving stored stations A Source List ATT B Top 1 Select the band, then touch Preset List. 2 Touch the desired number ( P1 to P6 ). RDS Band Preset List PTY List Overview 15 C D A Current source icon* 1 B Band name, preset number* 2, frequency/ status C Volume level* 3 D EQ7 setting status *1 Appears only when the controls are displayed. *2 Appears only when a preset station is received. *3 When ATT is activated, appears. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items Source List ATT A Top Storing and receiving stations 16 Caution When tuning to stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically BTM 1 Touch Source List, then Tuner. To change the band, touch Band, then select the desired band ( FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2 ). 2 Touch Preset List, then BTM. The unit stores the first six available stations in the preset list ( P1 to P6 ). A beep sounds when the setting is stored. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, touch Preset List. 2 Touch Memory, then touch a number in the list ( P1 to P6 ). The number and the confirmation display appear. 3 Touch Yes. The station is stored. Note If you try to store another station to the same number, the previously stored station will be replaced. B C D A Band name, preset number, frequency B RDS* C Program service name D Clock * During RDS reception. Band Preset List RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. Also searches for a designated program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. Notes Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. PTY List

17 Selecting PTY 1 During FM reception, touch PTY List. The PTY list appears if the station is transmitting PTY data. To scroll the list, touch v/v. 2 Touch the desired program type. The unit searches for a station broadcasting the selected program type. To close the PTY list, touch PTY List. Type of programs News (News), Current Affairs (Current Affairs), Information (Information), Sport (Sports), Education (Education), Drama (Drama), Cultures (Culture), Science (Science), Varied Speech (Varied), Pop Music (Pop Music), Rock Music (Rock Music), Easy Listening (M.O.R. Music), Light Classics M (Light classical), Serious Classics (Serious classical), Other Music (Other Music), Weather & Metr (Weather), Finance (Finance), Children s Progs (Children s program), Social Affairs (Social Affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone In), Travel & Touring (Travel), Leisure & Hobby (Leisure), Jazz Music (Jazz Music), Country Music (Country Music), National Music (National Music), Oldies Music (Oldies Music), Folk Music (Folk Music), Documentary (Documentary) Notes You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available. You may receive a different radio program from the one you select. Setting CT Discs Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. 1 Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. If the DVD menu appears Touch the item in the DVD menu. You can also use the menu control panel, which can be displayed by touching outside of the DVD menu. Touch b/v/v/b to move the cursor, then touch ENTER to confirm. If the menu control panel does not appear by touching the display, use the remote commander. About the DVD menu A DVD is divided into several sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called titles. When you play a DVD that contains several titles, you can select a desired title using the DVD s top menu. For DVDs that allow you to select items such as subtitle/sound language(s), select these items using the DVD menu. If the disc contains JPEG files The slide show starts automatically. To stop playback Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second. Note Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected. To eject the disc 1 Press Z on the main unit. 1 Set CT to ON in setting (page 45). Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. There may be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time. 17

18 Playback controls Touch the display if the playback controls are not displayed. MPEG-4 Common to all discs/formats Source List ATT Top Source List ATT Top Play Menu Album 4 5 DVD Control Play Menu 6 9 q; 1 Source List Touch to open the source list. (page 11) 2 ATT Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel, touch again. Source List ATT Top 3 Top XAV-64BT Touch to open the top menu. (page 11) XAV-63 Touch to open the source list. (page 11) DVD Control Play Menu 4./> Touch to skip a chapter/track/scene/ image/file. Source List ATT 7 Top Touch and hold momentarily to reverse/ fast-forward the video; and then repeatedly to switch the speed ( 2 t 12 t 120 t 2 )* 1. To cancel, touch u. Touch and hold to reverse/fast-forward the audio track. During pause, touch and hold down > to play the video in slow motion. To cancel, release the key. PBC Panel Play Menu 5 u Touch to pause/resume play after pause. 8 6 Play Menu Touch to open the play menu, which contains the following items. Repeat / Shuffle (page 21) Dolby D Level (DVD VIDEO playback only) (page 21) Image Turn (JPEG playback only): Touch to rotate an image left/right. Audio (page 21) 18

19 7 DVD Control Touch to open the DVD control menu, which contains the following items. Audio : Touch repeatedly to select the audio language/format. (page 20)* 2 Subtitle : Touch repeatedly to turn off/select the subtitle language.* 2 * 3 Angle : Touch repeatedly to change the viewing angle.* 2 Top Menu : Touch to open the top menu on the DVD.* 2 Menu : Touch to open the menu on the disc.* 2 Playback indications Touch the display if the indications are not displayed. For audio discs, some indications are always displayed during playback. A Source List ATT MPEG-4 Top 8 PBC Panel Touch to display the control panel for the PBC menu. (page 20) DVD Control Play Menu 9 Album /+ Touch to skip an MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/ Xvid/MPEG-4 album (folder). 15 B C 0 (List) Touch to list up tracks/images/video files. (page 30) D E F *1 The speed depends on the format or the recording method. *2 Availability depends on the disc. *3 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 62) for the desired language. Source List ATT Top Note If the disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played. For details on how to select the file type, see Selecting a file type on page 30. Notes on JPEG playback If a large-sized image is rotated, it may take longer to display. Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed. G Album Play Menu A Current source icon B Volume level* 1 C Format, playback status, elapsed playback time* 2, chapter/title/album (folder)/track number* 3 * 4, audio format* 5, EQ7 setting status, play mode status (repeat/shuffle) D Playback status, elapsed playback time* 2 E Track name, artist name, album name F Album artwork display* 6 G Format, track number, album number* 7, EQ7 setting status, play mode status (repeat/ shuffle) *1 When ATT is activated, appears. *2 During JPEG playback or VCD playback with PBC functions, no indication appears. *3 Indications differ depending on the disc/format. *4 When playing a VCD with PBC functions (page 20), no indication appears. *5 DVD only. *6 The recommended size is from to pixels. *7 MP3/WMA/AAC only. 19

20 Using PBC (playback control) functions The PBC menu interactively assists with operations while a PBC-compatible VCD is played. 1 Start playing a PBC-compatible VCD. The PBC menu appears. 2 Touch PBC Panel. The menu control panel appears. 3 Touch the number keys to select the desired item, then touch ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. To return to the previous display, press O. To hide the controls, touch Close. Playing without PBC functions 1 While no source is selected, touch Source List, then. 2 Touch Visual. The visual setting menu appears. 3 Touch v/v to scroll, then touch Video CD PBC to set to OFF. 4 Start playing a VCD. The PBC menu does not appear during playback. Notes The items on the menu, and operation procedures differ depending on the disc. During PBC playback, the track number, playback item, etc., do not appear on the playback display. Resume playback is unavailable during playback without PBC. Configuring audio settings Note Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected. Changing the audio language/ format The audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. You can also change the audio format when playing a disc recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital). 1 During playback, touch DVD Control. 2 Touch Audio repeatedly until the desired audio language/format appears. Audio language Source List ATT DVD Control The audio language switches among the available languages. When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 62) for the desired language. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the disc is recorded in multiple audio formats. * The format name and channel numbers appear as follows: Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Top Audio 1: English Dolby D 3/2.1 Audio Subtitle Angle Top Menu Menu Play Menu Audio format/channel numbers* Rear channel 2 Dolby D 3 / 2. 1 Front channel 2 + Center channel 1 LFE channel 1 To close the DVD control menu, touch DVD Control. 20

21 Changing the audio channel Repeat and shuffle play MPEG-4 When playing a VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/ Xvid/MPEG-4, you can listen to both the right and left channel, only the right channel, or only the left channel via both the right and left speakers. The options are indicated below. Stereo : Standard stereo sound (default) 1/Left : Left channel sound (monaural) 2/Right : Right channel sound (monaural) 1 During playback, touch Play Menu, then Audio repeatedly until the desired audio channel appears. To close the play menu, touch Play Menu. Note You may not be able to change the audio setting depending on the disc. Tip Operation via the remote commander by pressing (AUDIO) repeatedly is also available. Adjusting the audio output level Dolby D level You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the volume level differences between discs. 1 During playback, touch Play Menu. 2 Touch the Adjust box to set to ON. 3 Touch /+ repeatedly to adjust the output level. The output level is adjustable in single steps, between 10 and +10. To close the play menu, touch Play Menu. 1 During playback, touch Play Menu, then the Repeat or Shuffle box repeatedly until the desired option appears. Source List Repeat or shuffle play starts. To close the play menu, touch Play Menu. The repeat options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below. Disc/format ATT MPEG-4 Chapter OFF ON Repeat Shuffle Adjust Dolby D Level 0 MPEG-4 DVD Control Top Play Menu Options OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Chapter : Repeats the current chapter. Title : Repeats the current title. OFF : Returns to normal play * 1 mode. Track : Repeats the current track. OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Track : Repeats the current track. Album : Repeats the current album (folder). OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Image : Repeats the current image. Album : Repeats the current album. OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Movie : Repeats the current video file. Album : Repeats the current album (folder). 21

22 The shuffle options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below. Disc/format Options MPEG-4 OFF : Returns to normal play mode. * 2 Title : Plays chapters in the current title in random order. OFF : Returns to normal play * 1 mode. Disc : Plays tracks in the current disc in random order. OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Album : Plays tracks/images/ video files in the current album (folder) in random order. *1 Available only when playing a version 1.0/1.1 VCD, or a version 2.0 VCD without PBC functions. *2 Excluding a DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. Direct search play MPEG-4 You can directly locate a desired point by specifying the title number, chapter number, etc. 1 During playback, press the number buttons on the remote commander to enter an item (track, title, etc.) number, then press (ENTER). Playback starts from the beginning of the selected point. The search items for a disc/format are as follows: DVD: Title or chapter* 1 VCD* 2 /CD/MP3/WMA/AAC: Track JPEG: Image Xvid/MPEG-4: Movie *1 The search item depends on the setting. *2 Available only when playing a VCD without PBC functions. Setting the search item (DVD only) You can set the search item (title or chapter) for DVD playback. 1 Touch Source List, then touch. 2 Touch Visual. The visual setting menu appears. 3 Touch v/v to scroll, then touch DVD Direct Search to set to Chapter or Title. The setting is complete. To return to the previous display, touch Back. 22

23 USB Device Operations MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. Compatible codecs are MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a), JPEG (.jpg), Xvid (.avi), and MPEG-4 (.mp4). Backup of data in a USB device is recommended. For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover. Notes Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine. A large-sized file may take time to start playing. Playing from a USB device 1 Remove the cap from the USB connector, and connect the USB device to the USB connector. Playback starts automatically. If a USB device is already connected, touch Source List, then ipod/usb to start playback. For details on the location of the USB connector, see Location and function of controls/terminals (page 10). About the playback controls and indications You can control USB playback in the same way as disc playback. For details, see Playback controls on page 18. For details on playback indications, see Playback indications on page 19. To stop playback Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second. To disconnect the USB device Stop playback, then disconnect. Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the USB device may be damaged. Notes on use Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection. Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the device if a cable is needed when making a USB connection. Notes on playback If a USB device contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played. For details on how to select the file type, see Selecting a file type on page 30. Displayed indications will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site on the back cover. The maximum number of displayable data is as follows: folders (albums): 256 files (tracks): 2,000 It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played. During playback or reverse/fast-forward of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. Playback of a lossless compression file is not supported. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, touch Play Menu, then the Repeat or Shuffle box repeatedly until the desired option appears. Repeat or shuffle play starts. The repeat options are as follows: OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Track / Image / Movie * 1 : Repeats the current track/image/video file. Album : Repeats the current album (folder). Drive * 2 : Repeats the current drive. The shuffle options are as follows: OFF : Returns to normal play mode. Album : Plays tracks/images/video files in the current album (folder) in random order. *1 Options depend on the file type. *2 When two or more drives exist on the USB device. To close the play menu, touch Play Menu. 23

24 Enjoying music according to your mood SensMe Sony s unique SensMe channels and SensMe mood features automatically group tracks by channel or mood, and allow you to enjoy music intuitively. Before using the SensMe function The following is the basic procedure required to enjoy the SensMe function on the unit. 1Installing SensMe Setup and Content Transfer to your computer First download the SensMe Setup and Content Transfer software from the support site on the back cover. 2Registering a USB device using SensMe Setup Connect a USB device to your computer, and perform registration using SensMe Setup to enable the SensMe function on this unit. SensMe Setup Tip Registration can be performed either along with the installation procedure or after installation. 3Transferring tracks to the USB device using Content Transfer In order to group tracks by channel or mood, track sound patterns need to be analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS, which is loaded with Content Transfer. With the USB device connected to your computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows Explorer or itunes, etc., to Content Transfer. Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be performed by Content Transfer. 4 Connecting the USB device and enjoying the SensMe function on the unit Connect the set up USB device. You can then enjoy SensMe channels or SensMe mood on this unit. SensMe Installing SensMe Setup and Content Transfer on your computer The software ( SensMe Setup and Content Transfer ) is required to enable the SensMe function on this unit. 1 Download the SensMe Setup and Content Transfer software from the support site. 2 Install the software in your computer. For more details on the installation, visit the support site on the back cover. Registering a USB device using SensMe Setup USB device registration is required to enable the SensMe function on the unit. If registration is not performed along with the installation procedure, follow the steps below. 1 Start SensMe Setup on your computer. 2 Connect a USB device to your computer. 3 Complete registration following the on-screen instructions. Tip If you connect a registered USB device containing analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered again. Content Transfer 24

25 Transferring tracks to the USB device using Content Transfer To enable the SensMe function on this unit, tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the registered USB device using Content Transfer. 1 Connect the registered USB device to your computer. For WALKMAN, connect via MTP mode. For USB devices other than WALKMAN, connect via MSC mode. Content Transfer starts automatically. If a message appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 2 Drag and drop tracks from Windows Explorer or itunes, etc., to Content Transfer. The analysis and transfer of tracks starts. For details on operations, refer to the Help of Content Transfer. Note The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS may take time, depending on the computer environment. Tip Not only audio files but also image or video files can be transferred using Content Transfer. For details, refer to the Help of Content Transfer. Playing tracks in channels SensMe channels SensMe channels automatically group tracks into channels by their tunes. You can select and play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc. 1 Connect a USB device set up for the SensMe function. 2 Touch Source List, then SensMe. 3 Touch channels. The channel list appears. Shuffle All Energetic Relax 4 Touch v/v to scroll the channel list. Playback of the first track in the current channel starts from the track s most melodic or rhythmical section*. * May not be detected correctly. 5 Touch the desired channel. Playback of tracks in the selected channel starts. Notes Depending on the track, it may not be detected correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited to the track s mood. If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it may take time for SensMe channels to start, due to data reading. Tip Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary with each channel selection. ZAP 25

26 Channel list x Recommended, Shuffle All Morning (5:00 AM 9:59 AM) Daytime (10:00 AM 3:59 PM) Evening (4:00 PM 6:59 PM) Night (7:00 PM 11:59 PM) Midnight (12:00 AM 4:59 AM) Plays tracks recommended for each time of day. Set the clock (page 14) for the channel to be displayed accurately. Shuffle All : Plays all analyzed tracks in random order. x Basic channels Plays tracks according to the music type. Energetic : High-spirit tracks. Relax : Calm tracks. Mellow : Mellow, melancholy tracks. Upbeat : Happy tracks to improve your mood. Emotional : Ballad tracks. Lounge : Lounge tracks. Dance : Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues tracks. Extreme : Intense rock tracks. SensMe channels playback controls and indications A B C D E Shuffle All Energetic Relax F G H A To display the control keys: Source List, ATT, Top. (page 18) B To scroll the list and select another channel. C Indicates the current channel. D Indicates the album artwork display* 1. E Indicates the playback status, elapsed playback time, zappin status, progress bar, track name and artist name. F To pause/resume play after pause. G To skip a track. H To enter ZAPPIN mode. (page 28) During ZAPPIN playback of SensMe channels, the most melodic or rhythmical sections* 2 of the tracks are played. *1 The recommended size is from to pixels. *2 May not be detected correctly. ZAP x In-car channels Plays tracks that are suitable while driving. Freeway : Speedy, high-spirit tracks. Chillout Drive : Intoned, healing ballad tracks. Weekend Trip : Delightful, bright and happy tracks. Midnight Cruise : Jazz or piano-featured tracks with a mature mood. Party Ride : Up-tempo and lively tracks. Morning Commute : Bright and breezy tracks. Goin Home : Warm and relaxing tracks. 26

27 Playing tracks in mood maps SensMe mood SensMe mood distributes tracks as dots on a two-axis mood map, based on the characteristics of the individual tracks. By touching the point on the map according to your mood, a circle appears around the touched point, and the tracks inside the circle are played. 1 Connect a USB device set up for the SensMe function. 2 Touch Source List, then SensMe. 3 Touch mood. The two-axis mood map appears. Mood Type Style Time Sad Circle Fast Slow Happy Dots representing tracks 4 Touch the desired point on the map. A circle appears around the touched point, and playback of tracks inside the circle starts. Playback of the first track starts from its most melodic or rhythmical section*. * May not be detected correctly. Notes Only the 200 most recently transferred tracks using Content Transfer are mapped. Depending on the track, it may not be detected correctly or may be mapped in a position not suited to the track s mood. If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it may take time for SensMe mood to start, due to data reading. Tips In the mood map, the currently played track is indicated as a green dot. Tracks are played from the circle s center outward. ZAP SensMe mood playback controls and indications A B C D E Mood Type Style Time F G H I A To display the control keys: Source List, ATT, Top. (page 18) B To move the circle and regroup tracks. C To change the size of the circle: small, medium, or large. D Indicates the album artwork display* 1. E Indicates the playback status, elapsed playback time, zappin status, progress bar, track name and artist name. F To change parameters on the horizontal axis. G To skip a track. H To pause/resume play after pause. I To enter ZAPPIN mode. (page 28) During ZAPPIN playback of SensMe mood, the most melodic or rhythmical sections* 2 of the tracks are played. *1 The recommended size is from to pixels. *2 May not be detected correctly. Changing parameters on the horizontal axis In the mood map, you can change parameters on the horizontal axis. Tracks are remapped according to the characteristics of the parameters. Do this Sad Fast Slow Happy To change parameters to Touch Mood Sad Happy Touch Type Acoustic Electronic Touch Style Soft Hard Touch Time Morning Midnight ZAP 27

28 Searching for a track by listening to track passages ZAPPIN While playing short track passages from a USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. This function is convenient, for example, when searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode. 1 During audio playback, touch ZAP. Playback starts from a passage of the next track. You can select the playback time (page 44), but cannot select the track passage to play. ipod Operations For details on the compatibility of your ipod, see About ipod on page 54 or visit the support site on the back cover. In these Operating Instructions, ipod is used as a general reference for the ipod functions on the ipod and iphone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Playing an ipod 1 Reduce the volume on this unit. 2 Remove the cap from the USB connector, and connect the ipod to the USB connector. Use of the optional USB connection cable RC-202IPV is recommended.* 1 ZAP touched. The playback section of each track in ZAPPIN mode. 2 Touch ZAP when a track you want to listen to is played. The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning. To search for a track via ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2. In the case of SensMe channels or SensMe mood playback If you enter ZAPPIN mode during SensMe channels or SensMe mood playback, the most melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are played. For details on the SensMe function, see Enjoying music according to your mood SensMe on page 24. * May not be detected correctly. Tip The ZAPPIN function is also available during ipod playback. While the ipod is connected, a device connected to the front AUX terminal becomes unavailable, and Front AUX cannot be selected when changing the source. The following display appears on the ipod screen* 2, then playback starts from the item last played. If an ipod is already connected, to start playback, touch Source List, then ipod/ USB. *1 To play videos from an ipod with video, use of the RC-202IPV is required. *2 May not appear in the case of an ipod touch or iphone being connected, or when the ipod was last played using Passenger App Control. 3 Adjust the volume on this unit. 28